DMX

 DMX was the rap's hardcore heir to 2Pac The Notorious B.I.G. The foremost Ruff Ryders rapper was that rare commodity: an outstanding commercial star with artistic and street credibility to be had. His rapid ascent to stardom was actually almost 10 years in the making, which gave him a chance to develop the theatrical image that made him one of the rap's most distinctive personalities during his peak. The entire look of DMX was powerful. From his tattooed, muscular body to his sharp, witty delivery that was a perfect fit for his lyrics he possessed about dogs, Also, there was substance behind the style. A lot of his work was tied to the distinction between the sacred and vulgar. He could switch between stories about spiritual suffering and street sins one minute however, it was part of the same complex character. It's almost like a hip-hop Johnny Cash. The results were captivating enough to make DMX the first artist to see his debut five albums, starting with 1998's Hell Is Hot , through 2003's Grand Champ, enter the Billboard 200 at number one. The year of the Dog...Again, his last recording for Ruff Ryders, nearly extended his streak to six in 2003. Undisputed was his final studio album. He released singles through 2021. Following his death in the same year, his ninth studio album, and his first posthumous material, Exodu